CPCT Certification TEST PAPER
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Question:
B) a patient who is disoriented.
Answer:
A CPCT is caring for a number of patients following a shift change. Which of the
following patient's should the CPCT asses first? A) a patient with a temperature of
37.3°C (99.2°F) B) a patient who is disoriented C) a patient who is comatose D) a
patient who is imcontinent
Question:
D) temperature of 38.5° C (100.5°F).
Answer:
A CPCT is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following should the CPCT
report to the nurse first? A) blood pressure of 139/88 mm Hg B) apical pulse of 84 BPM
C) respiration rate of 22/min D) temperature of 38.5°C ( 100.5°F)
Question:
B) clothing.
Answer:
The CPCT must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following? A)
hemolysis B) clothing C) hemoconcentration D) reflux
,Question:
B) be reported to a health care provider.
Answer:
While working with the automated Laboratory Information System, correct input of data
is most critical because incorrect data may... A) cause a system error B) be reported to
a health care provider C) lead to quality assurance issue D) remain in the patient's file
indefinitely
Question:
A) manually, using apical area.
Answer:
The CPCT is to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. Which of
the following methods should be used? A) manually, using apical area B) manually,
using radial artery C) electronically, using pulse oximeter D) electronically, using an
EKG machine
Question:
C) temperature 37.3°C (99.2°F), pulse 95, respirations 18, and blood pressure 180/101
mm Hg.
Answer:
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is 8 hours postoperative following the
repair of a fractured femur. The CPCT is checking vital signs every four hours and
notices changes in his vital signs. Which of the following values should be reported to
the nurse? A) temperature 36.6°C (99.7°F), pulse 90, respirations 18, and blood
pressure 126/86 mm Hg B) temperature 36.5°C (97.8°F), pulse 72, respirations 18, and
blood pressure 118/74 mm Hg C) temperature 37.3°C (99.2°F), pulse 95, respirations
18, and blood pressure 180/101 mm Hg D) temperature. 37.1°C (98.8°F), pulse 69,
respirations 18, and blood pressure 116/80 mm Hg
Question:
C) the arm is lower than the heart.
Answer:
A CPCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The CPCT should recognize that which
of the following situations could result in an inaccurate reading? A) the cuff deflates too
quickly B) the cuff inflates too quickly C) the arm is lower than the heart D) the arm is
at the same level as the heart
, Question:
A) "I will press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower side.".
Answer:
Which of the following statements made by the CPCT, regarding preparation of a
peripheral blood smear, indicated the need for further teaching? A) "I will press down
on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower side." B) "I will make sure the drop of
blood is spread on the lower slide within seconds." C) "My smear should occupy 2/3 of
the total slide area." D) "My smear should be spread almost to the edges of the slide."
Question:
D) anterior wall.
Answer:
Using the image, localize the area of injury. A) a high lateral wall B) inferior wall C)
lower lateral wall D) anterior wall
Question:
A) apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues.
Answer:
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal and external bleeding
from the venipuncture site after the needle is removed? A) apply pressure to prevent
leakage of blood into the tissues B) have the patient bend their arm at the elbow to
reduce bleeding C) apply a hot pack to the site if swelling or discoloration occurs D)
apply a cotton ball to the site
Question:
B) "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time.".
Answer:
A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after
having an EKG 48 hours prior. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation
given by the CPCT? A) "An ambulatory monitor records differently than an EKG." B)
"Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time." C) "It is standard
practice to attach an ambulatory monitor shortly after an EKG." D) "I cannot discuss
why you have to wear an ambulatory monitor. You'll have to discuss that with your
doctor."
Questions and
Answers Verified Solutions Latest
Update
Question:
B) a patient who is disoriented.
Answer:
A CPCT is caring for a number of patients following a shift change. Which of the
following patient's should the CPCT asses first? A) a patient with a temperature of
37.3°C (99.2°F) B) a patient who is disoriented C) a patient who is comatose D) a
patient who is imcontinent
Question:
D) temperature of 38.5° C (100.5°F).
Answer:
A CPCT is caring for several adult patients. Which of the following should the CPCT
report to the nurse first? A) blood pressure of 139/88 mm Hg B) apical pulse of 84 BPM
C) respiration rate of 22/min D) temperature of 38.5°C ( 100.5°F)
Question:
B) clothing.
Answer:
The CPCT must invert anticoagulant tubes to prevent which of the following? A)
hemolysis B) clothing C) hemoconcentration D) reflux
,Question:
B) be reported to a health care provider.
Answer:
While working with the automated Laboratory Information System, correct input of data
is most critical because incorrect data may... A) cause a system error B) be reported to
a health care provider C) lead to quality assurance issue D) remain in the patient's file
indefinitely
Question:
A) manually, using apical area.
Answer:
The CPCT is to determine the pulse rate of a patient who has atrial fibrillation. Which of
the following methods should be used? A) manually, using apical area B) manually,
using radial artery C) electronically, using pulse oximeter D) electronically, using an
EKG machine
Question:
C) temperature 37.3°C (99.2°F), pulse 95, respirations 18, and blood pressure 180/101
mm Hg.
Answer:
A CPCT is assisting with the care of a patient who is 8 hours postoperative following the
repair of a fractured femur. The CPCT is checking vital signs every four hours and
notices changes in his vital signs. Which of the following values should be reported to
the nurse? A) temperature 36.6°C (99.7°F), pulse 90, respirations 18, and blood
pressure 126/86 mm Hg B) temperature 36.5°C (97.8°F), pulse 72, respirations 18, and
blood pressure 118/74 mm Hg C) temperature 37.3°C (99.2°F), pulse 95, respirations
18, and blood pressure 180/101 mm Hg D) temperature. 37.1°C (98.8°F), pulse 69,
respirations 18, and blood pressure 116/80 mm Hg
Question:
C) the arm is lower than the heart.
Answer:
A CPCT is measuring a patient's blood pressure. The CPCT should recognize that which
of the following situations could result in an inaccurate reading? A) the cuff deflates too
quickly B) the cuff inflates too quickly C) the arm is lower than the heart D) the arm is
at the same level as the heart
, Question:
A) "I will press down on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower side.".
Answer:
Which of the following statements made by the CPCT, regarding preparation of a
peripheral blood smear, indicated the need for further teaching? A) "I will press down
on the spreader slide to fix the cells on the lower side." B) "I will make sure the drop of
blood is spread on the lower slide within seconds." C) "My smear should occupy 2/3 of
the total slide area." D) "My smear should be spread almost to the edges of the slide."
Question:
D) anterior wall.
Answer:
Using the image, localize the area of injury. A) a high lateral wall B) inferior wall C)
lower lateral wall D) anterior wall
Question:
A) apply pressure to prevent leakage of blood into the tissues.
Answer:
Which of the following is the best method to prevent internal and external bleeding
from the venipuncture site after the needle is removed? A) apply pressure to prevent
leakage of blood into the tissues B) have the patient bend their arm at the elbow to
reduce bleeding C) apply a hot pack to the site if swelling or discoloration occurs D)
apply a cotton ball to the site
Question:
B) "Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time.".
Answer:
A patient has difficulty understanding why she needs an ambulatory monitor after
having an EKG 48 hours prior. Which of the following is an appropriate explanation
given by the CPCT? A) "An ambulatory monitor records differently than an EKG." B)
"Your doctor wants to study your heart over a longer period of time." C) "It is standard
practice to attach an ambulatory monitor shortly after an EKG." D) "I cannot discuss
why you have to wear an ambulatory monitor. You'll have to discuss that with your
doctor."
